Venmo’s biggest makeover in years comes at a very interesting time
Venmo’s biggest makeover in years comes at a very interesting time The timing is notable. PayPal, which owns Venmo, is restructuring to spin Venmo off as a standalone business unit…
Korea’s biggest manufacturers back Config, the TSMC of robot data
Korea’s biggest manufacturers back Config, the TSMC of robot data Samsung, Hyundai and LG just bet on the startup that wants to be robotics' data backbone. Samsung, Hyundai and LG…
Get ready for the whisper-filled office of the future
Get ready for the whisper-filled office of the future How will work setups change if we spend more and more time talking to our computers? How will work setups change…
Anthropic says ‘evil’ portrayals of AI were responsible for Claude’s blackmail attempts
Anthropic says ‘evil’ portrayals of AI were responsible for Claude’s blackmail attempts Fictional portrayals of artificial intelligence can have a real effect on AI models, according to Anthropic. Fictional portrayals…
Uber has always wanted to be more than a ride; now it has reason to hurry
Uber has always wanted to be more than a ride; now it has reason to hurry The company has been trying to embed itself inside the AV industry — as…
TechCrunch Mobility: Lime’s IPO gamble
TechCrunch Mobility: Lime’s IPO gamble Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, how AI is playing a part. Welcome back…
We’re feeling cynical about xAI’s big deal with Anthropic
We’re feeling cynical about xAI’s big deal with Anthropic On the latest episode of the Equity podcast, we discussed what xAI's deal with Anthropic might mean for parent company SpaceX.…
The hottest place for startups to strike a deal? The F1 paddock
The hottest place for startups to strike a deal? The F1 paddock F1 Grands Prix have emerged as a new place to see and be seen if you are a…
Voice AI in India is hard. Wispr Flow is betting on it anyway.
Voice AI in India is hard. Wispr Flow is betting on it anyway. Wispr Flow says growth accelerated in India after its Hinglish rollout, even as voice AI products continue…
Fintech startup Parker files for bankruptcy
Fintech startup Parker files for bankruptcy Parker, a well-funded startup offering corporate credit cards and banking services, has filed for bankruptcy and is widely reported to have shut down. Parker,…